901 Area Code: Location, Time Zone & Phone Lookup - Page 2

Area code 901 was one of the original area codes established in 1947. It covers the entire state of Tennessee.The 901 area code has had a few changes over the years. It originally covered the entire state of Tennessee. In 1953, the area code was split, and 615 was created to cover the eastern portion of the state. 901 then covered the western portion.

In 1995, the 615 area code was split again, and 931 was created to cover the eastern portion of the state. This left 901 to cover the western portion.

In 2002, the 901 area code was split again, and 901 was created to cover the Memphis metropolitan area. This left the rural areas of the state with the 615 area code.

Despite all of these changes, the 901 area code remains one of the original area codes established in 1947. It is the only area code in Tennessee that has not been split or overlaid.

Area code 901 is one of the original area codes established in 1947. It serves most of Memphis and Shelby County. 901 is a geographically large area code, and it has been split several times to create new area codes. In 2001, 901 was split to create area code 662. In 2008, 901 was split to create area code 731.

The 901 area code covers the following counties:

Shelby

Fayette

Tipton

Marshall

Lake

Obion

The 901 area code also includes the following cities:

Memphis

Bartlett

Collierville

Germantown

Cordova

Lakeland

Millington

If you are looking for phone service in the 901 area code, be sure to check with your carrier to make sure you are in the coverage area.